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Penn State Nittany Lion Quizzes & Trivia

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Questions and Answers

1.

Who did Penn State pummel 61-7 in 2002 for their new largest margin of victory in a Big Ten matchup?
- A.
  
  Michigan State Spartans
- B.
  
  Indiana Hoosiers
- C.
  
  Michigan Wolverines
- D.
  
  Minnesota Golden Gophers
Correct Answer
A. Michigan State Spartans
2.

After losing to Iowa in overtime in 2002, who beat Penn State in overtime two weeks later?
- A.
  
  Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- B.
  
  Purdue Boilermakers
- C.
  
  Boston College Eagles
- D.
  
  Michigan Wolverines
Correct Answer
D. Michigan Wolverines
3.

Who was the last of the four Nittany Lions who were picked in the 2003 NFL Draft first round?
- A.
  
  Larry Johnson
- B.
  
  Michael Haynes
- C.
  
  Bryant Johnson
- D.
  
  Jimmy Kennedy
Correct Answer
A. Larry Johnson
4.

Who signed with the San Francisco 49ers after leading Penn State in receiving in 2003?
- A.
  
  Maurice Humphrey
- B.
  
  Sean McHugh
- C.
  
  Lydell Ross
- D.
  
  Tony Johnson
Correct Answer
D. Tony Johnson
5.

Which Penn State safety was All-Big Ten in 2003 after missing all of 2002 with a torn ACL?
- A.
  
  Rich Gardner
- B.
  
  Yaacov Yisrael
- C.
  
  Bryan Scott
- D.
  
  Andrew Guman
Correct Answer
B. Yaacov Yisrael
6.

Which fullback was third for Penn State in rushing and receptions in 2003 and was senior MVP?
- A.
  
  Sean McHugh
- B.
  
  Brian Milne
- C.
  
  Paul Jefferson
- D.
  
  Lydell Ross
Correct Answer
A. Sean McHugh
7.

What tight end's 73-yard TD catch versus Wisconsin was Penn State's longest offensive play in 2003?
- A.
  
  John Bronson
- B.
  
  Tony Stewart
- C.
  
  Matt Kranchick
- D.
  
  Isaac Smolko
Correct Answer
C. Matt Kranchick
8.

What was the only Big Ten football team that Penn State beat in 2003, going 3-9 overall?
- A.
  
  Indiana Hoosiers
- B.
  
  Wisconsin Badgers
- C.
  
  Iowa Hawkeyes
- D.
  
  Northwestern Wildcats
Correct Answer
A. Indiana Hoosiers
9.

Penn State won no football games on the road in 2003 for the first time in a season since what year?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  1936
- C.
  
  1983
- D.
  
  1965
Correct Answer
B. 1936
10.

What defending national champion scored on its final possession to stun Penn State 21-20 in 2003?
- A.
  
  LSU Tigers
- B.
  
  Miami Hurricanes
- C.
  
  Tennessee Volunteers
- D.
  
  Ohio State Buckeyes
Correct Answer
D. Ohio State Buckeyes
11.

Penn State had a late game-saving goal-line stand to edge which team 22-18 in 2004?
- A.
  
  Ohio State Buckeyes
- B.
  
  Minnesota Golden Gophers
- C.
  
  Illinois Fighting Illini
- D.
  
  Indiana Hoosiers
Correct Answer
D. Indiana Hoosiers
12.

Which placekicker ended his Penn State career in 2004 in fifth place in school all-time scoring?
- A.
  
  David Kimball
- B.
  
  Stephen Gostkowski
- C.
  
  Robbie Gould
- D.
  
  Mason Crosby
Correct Answer
C. Robbie Gould
13.

Who was second on Penn State in tackles in 2004 and a freshman All-American?
- A.
  
  Paul Posluszny
- B.
  
  Jay Alford
- C.
  
  Tamba Hali
- D.
  
  Dan Connor
Correct Answer
D. Dan Connor
14.

In 2004, who became the first player under Joe Paterno to throw, catch and run for a TD in a game?
- A.
  
  Zack Mills
- B.
  
  Michael Robinson
- C.
  
  Paul Jefferson
- D.
  
  Anthony Morelli
Correct Answer
A. Zack Mills
15.

In 2004 Penn State had the only football team not to allow more than how many points in a game?
- A.
  
  28
- B.
  
  14
- C.
  
  17
- D.
  
  21
Correct Answer
D. 21

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Penn State Nittany Lion Football Questions

Who did Penn State pummel 61-7 in 2002 for their new largest margin of victory in a Big Ten matchup?

After losing to Iowa in overtime in 2002, who beat Penn State in overtime two weeks later?

Who was the last of the four Nittany Lions who were picked in the 2003 NFL Draft first round?

Who signed with the San Francisco 49ers after leading Penn State in receiving in 2003?

Which Penn State safety was All-Big Ten in 2003 after missing all of 2002 with a torn ACL?

Which fullback was third for Penn State in rushing and receptions in 2003 and was senior MVP?

What tight end's 73-yard TD catch versus Wisconsin was Penn State's longest offensive play in 2003?

What was the only Big Ten football team that Penn State beat in 2003, going 3-9 overall?

Penn State won no football games on the road in 2003 for the first time in a season since what year?

What defending national champion scored on its final possession to stun Penn State 21-20 in 2003?

Penn State had a late game-saving goal-line stand to edge which team 22-18 in 2004?

Which placekicker ended his Penn State career in 2004 in fifth place in school all-time scoring?

Who was second on Penn State in tackles in 2004 and a freshman All-American?

In 2004, who became the first player under Joe Paterno to throw, catch and run for a TD in a game?

In 2004 Penn State had the only football team not to allow more than how many points in a game?